Black Saturday

An Unfiltered Account of the October 7th Attack on Israel and the War in Gaza

By: Trey Yingst

Narrated by: Trey Yingst

Fox News war correspondent Trey Yingst shares his gripping, firsthand account of the events of October 7, 2023, and the ensuing war, offering riveting insight and fresh facts that clarify the scope and magnitude of this latest and most dramatic outbreak in one of the bloodiest, most nuanced, and longest-standing conflicts in modern history.

On the morning of October 7, 2023, the militant group known as Hamas launched a vicious attack on Israel in the most recent stage of the deeply complicated and decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict. The assault, which took place on Shabbat—the day of rest for the Jewish people—instantly became known among Israelis and the world as “Black Saturday.”

On October 7, Fox News Correspondent Trey Yingst was on the ground along the Gaza border and witnessed firsthand the devastation, shock, and deep sorrow that whirled through Israel. A seasoned journalist who has reported from some of the most dangerous hotspots around the world, including the frontlines in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Yingst was just one among many people plunged into the terrifying chaos of that horrific event. In this shocking and eye-opening chronicle, he pieces together the story of that tragic day and reveals how he risked his life searching for answers to essential questions in real time—who within Israel had been attacked; what happened to them; who, potentially, was next—while exploring the impact on both Israelis and Palestinians as a full-scale war ramps up and peace grows more elusive. “We have a responsibility now to account for and record these events—and tell the world the truth,” Yingst writes. “We cannot look away.”

Committed to reporting the whole truth, on both sides of the Israel-Gaza border, Yingst interviewed a range of exclusive contacts to incorporate multiple perspectives. From conversations with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and high-ranking soldiers, to interviews with Senior Hamas official Dr. Bassem Naim and Gazan journalist Nael Ghaboun, to heartbreaking accounts from civilians placed in the crosshairs of the attack and conflict that followed, Yingst takes us inside the newest phase of an old war in which thousands more people—men, women, and children—are suffering.

Combining candor, grit, and veracity, Yingst paints a vivid picture of horrors and violence, matched by acts of courage and humanity that cut through the darkness. A testament to unwavering resilience and tenacity, Black Saturday is the riveting chronicle of one journalist’s experience relentlessly pursuing the truth in the face of terror.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Trey Yingst (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

please read everyone should know what happened

I believe what he says and saw. He is what I think of when you think of journalist. He is the standard for war journalist should be held up too

listen to this book

unbiased and heartfelt. hard to listen to at times given the nature of the subject, but a must finish audio book. the additive of actual recordings from interviews gives the book such a tangable feel to it. first hand accounts from both sides of the conflict paint a terrible picture of just how hard it is for either side.

Human Approach To Human Horror

Although sometimes hard to follow, the writer fulfills the purpose—realization of Jewish nations efforts to survive

Great story!

Riveting! Well written & narrated! Amazing stories. I felt like I was living those moments through your words.

very desriptive

loved that Author read, loved details, felt like I was there, a sad part of History

The fog of war

A compelling look of a journalist, of the first order, and his experiences around the clandestine attack of October 7, 2024 into Israel. His reporting is presented in a balanced way that conveys the human spirit in light and dark terms. It is with this view that allows one to see the physical and emotional price that is paid.

Great reporting on a horrific event

I finished the audiobook in one day. it was hard to put down. it is also hard to listen to all of the horrific events that took place on October 7th.

Critical News

Truth be told. Listen and open your mind. Thank you Trey, keep up the good work.

5 stars

Powerful book with strong narration. Real audio from news reports. Fair and objective. 5 stars for this book.

Excellent description of Yingst’s work.

I admire the honesty and integrity of the author, Trey Yingst. I could not have understood the thoughts going through the mind of a war correspondent had I not read/listened to this wonderful book.